PERFORMANCE SOFTWARE PARTNERS

Software engineering and ECU Tuning at its best because only the best will do when it comes to calibrations.

PERFORMANCE SOFTWARE PARTNERS

Software engineering and ECU Tuning at its best because only the best will do when it comes to calibrations.

PARTNER

APR’s sole mission is to engineer only the highest quality tuning solutions for Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche vehicles ensuring the enthusiast the ultimate driving experience while consistently providing the enthusiast the ultimate in customer care and support. This mission runs parallel to Excelerate Performance’s values. Thus, we are proud to be a performance partner with APR and distribute their product for the entire Northeast US. They have put forth the effort to research, engineer, design and manufacture the best products on the market and we are confident that they can deliver the best results for our customers.

MASTER DISTRIBUTOR

We have very carefully selected our software partners and affiliates in order to create various custom and production software for your vehicle. Every vehicle's calibration is designed around your upgrade path and modification list. Once we have this information we get to work and begin a thorough process of deciding what is best for your goals. Based on our personal and professional experience with these software engineering companies, we then decide on a calibration company. This will ensure we have the right teammates to help you achieve maximum potential, safely.

Dinan’s industry leading warranty program, quality products and solid engineering have helped to make Dinan an almost household word among BMW driving enthusiasts. For over three decades, only one name has remained at the top of the BMW performance parts industry. Own a vehicle that is still under warranty but want to yield some more power? Dinan has you covered by matching the factory BMW warranty on all of its products.

Active Autowerke has built a lasting reputation as a leader in custom BMW tuning and accessories. Their expertise in BMW performance is unmatched by most and their product offerings run the gamut. Looking to maximize the potential of your BMW? Active Autowerke is here to assist us in taking your build to the next level.

Have you added a supercharger to your Mercedes? Maybe you installed downpipes on your BMW, OE Tuning offers many solutions for the European Tuning Market. OE Tuning has built a lasting reputation as a leader in custom Mercedes tuning and has slowly improved their reputation in many other European marques such as BMW, Porsche and more. Their expertise takes a step further as a trusted supplier to top tier OEM and Aftermarket manufacturers such as Magnuson.

In late 2016, Excelerate Performance became Connecticut’s distributor for Malone Tuning Ltd. Malone tuning specializes custom performance calibrations for modern VW, Audi, BMW, Mercedes Diesel and Gas power vehicles and much more. We really needed a solid calibrator to cover the diesel tuning side of the market, and Malone has filled that void for our clients very well.

With a slogan like “Worlds Fastest Audi’s”, you know JHM mean business. Providing ECU and TCU software for various Volkswagens and Audi’s, JHM specializes in Tuning Audi’s 4.2L B6/B7 S4 and 4.2L Direct Injection B7 RS4 and B8 S5 engines as well as 2.0T FSI/TSI powered Audi’s. JHM also provides all in one solutions that range from supercharger and turbo kits engineered, developed and built in house. Supercharger kit applications for 4.2L Audi applications and turbo kits for the B7 2.0T FSI applications are not all JHM does either. They have produce their own clutch/Flywheel kits, fuel systems, and much more.

United Motorsport has been creating custom calibrations since the late 1990’s and specializes in Audi and Volkswagen ECU, TCU, and Haldex performance software upgrades. UM specializes in distinctive platforms like 12v, 24v, 3.2 R32 VR6 and VR6 Turbo applications, MK4/B5 1.8T from stock turbo to big turbo applications, 2.0T FSI through present day MQB Gen 3 TSI engines, 5 Cylinder (90’s Quattro cars, MK5 07k + TTRS 07k) and much more. A great option for those who like to assemble their own hardware without being tied to specific software

Kleemann and Mercedes are two names that go hand in hand. Kleemann has been developing forced induction upgrades, drivetrain hardware such as differentials, and ECU Tuning Calibrations for Mercedes & AMG for decades. Kleemann can provide additional power via K-Box plug and play tuning boxes and/or full ECU flashes (depending on application) for the most popular M113, M272, M275, M278, M175, M157, CDI/BlueTec, even 4 cylinder applications. Whether they are Naturally Aspirated, Supercharged or Bi-Turbo, Kleemann likely has a solution for you.

KTuner is an ECU research and development solution for late model Honda and Acura J, K, L, and R series applications. KTuner allows the ability to properly tune ignition, fuel, cam angle, boost cut, expanded boost tables, anti lag, 2 step, knock tuning and additional supporting parameters required to meet emissions standards for most Hondas and Acuras from 2002 and up. Paired with essential data logging parameters at high speeds, KTuner can be utilized to test and develop multiple vehicle platforms in the development of emissions legal aftermarket performance products. KTuner also offers a KTunerFlash V2 hardware unit that stores multiple tunes, offers data logging, and Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

Utilizing OEM Honda ECUs, Hondata is infamous in the industry for expanding the capabilities of stock ECUs and adding features for options such as forced induction. Covering most Hondas from 1992 up, Hondata has built a lasting impression on the Honda community by offering many solutions such as harness adapters, K Pro, Flashpro, Injector Drivers, and more. Plan on building your Honda? Hondata may be right for you.

QUESTIONS? CONCERNS? SUGGESTIONS?

This page will be updated in the future to update information and add services specific to BMW. If you would like to see something added or have ideas, we would like to hear from you.

Dan Beach

Mechanic

About Dan

Dan comes to Exclerate Performance with an extensive automotive mechanical background and former foreman of a local VW Dealership. He is ASE Certified and Master Certified in all Levels of Volkswagen. Like any VW mechanic Dan is diehard VW, he drives a 2001 Beetle 1.8T and a 1988 Porsche 944S.

So what does Dan do when he isn’t wrenching in the service bays? He is busy wrenching on a 24 hours of Lemons car, a 1979 Chevrolet Chevette with a mid engine Subaru motor. How awesome is that?

When it boils down, Dan has a true passion for cars which started back in his yesteryears. As a child he grew up playing with cars, taking them apart but as he got older, he learned to put them back together. From this point, the rest was history. Fixing, modifying, repairing, racing, and driving have all been a big part of Dan’s life and it shows in his work.

Life's a Beach!

Craig Miller

Performance Sales Specialist

About Craig

Well this is embarrassing.... I've not had a chance to tell you all about Craig. He is taking and EXTRA long time with his bio so he can be ultra detailed with his life. We might publish it into a manifesto... we shall see when its completed.

Nicole Costello

Customer Service

About Nicole

Nicole has been a car enthusiast for as long as she can remember. He fondest memories that started it all were when her father would work on cars of his own. The exposure led her to experience working on vehicles herself which ultimately led her to attend Porter and Chester for automotive where she graduated in 2010. This passion led Nicole down a path that created her desire to work in the automotive field. Fast forward and after two years of being at Excelerate Performance Nicole has created and developed new roles for the company. She can be found holding it down out on the loading dock overseeing inventory and shipping/receiving as well as various book keeping tasks inside the office.

Nicole is not only passionate about her love for cars, she also has a few projects of her own. She owns two GTI’s, one MK4 and one MK4.. of course they are both VR6’s. Nicole also has her own Etsy store where she sells stuffed toys and other various crafts she designs and sews herself. How cool is that?

Justin Rogers

Service Manager

About Justin

Justin started two years ago at Excelreate Performance as multi-role aficionado. Forum sales, service writing, and installations were his job description, so you never saw him standing still or if you did it wasn’t for long. For the past year and a half, he has been in the shoes as a full time mechanic.

Justin is very passionate about cars and is very interested in how things work which makes him so great at what he does. He spends the time to figure things out the right way and knows when to ask for help so tearing things down and putting them back together serve a dual purpose. Justin’s appreciation for cars came from his uncle who was into older Mercedes Benz’s and his Grandfather who shared the same mechanical values. With German cars always on his mind, Justin new he just had to have an Audi. But those who know Audi know the problems that come with them. Not being able to afford to pay someone to fix it, he took matters into his own hands.

When Justin isn’t busy working on Audi’s and Volkswagens and expanding his credit line on the Snap On truck, you can also find him flipping burgers on the grille or smoking a brisket…a foodie at heart. Justin is also passionate about his music and bettering his life with experience. Justin can be seen around New Haven County in his E39 540i M sport or his highly sought after (1 of 133 imported) Audi 200 Quattro wagon. He is also known as the shop humorist… if you need horse sense or comeback in topic of conversation, you best bet your most prized possession that he has something in his bag of wit.

Most recently Justin was promoted and made his way back up to the office front from the shop. Justin is now the Sales and Service Manager so if you have technical questions, questions about products or services Justin can help you reach your destination!

Joshua Lockwood

Owner & CEO

About Joshua

Excelerate Performance is owned by Joshua Lockwood. For over two decades his hobby has been automotive related and more specifically modifying cars, but it’s in his blood too as his father loved fast cars. Once he got a taste for performance the button was switched and he began modifying his first vehicle heavily. After that he began advising, selling and installing performance parts for friends and family. With this love of vehicles and love for business the decision to go into business for himself was obvious. Joshua completed his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Quinnipiac University in 2003 and never looked back. Armed with entrepreneurial knowledge, an insatiable desire for the performance market, and some hard earned funds, he began Excelerate Performance.

Although Excelerate Performance is an integral part of Josh’s life, it isn’t all business all the time. When he’s not at work, he’s spending his time with his wife and children. Together they enjoy good food, good friends, and time with their family. They also help others in the community and are devoted to their religion.